Senior Consultant - Existing Building

Job Summary

Are you a strong leader who enjoys providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to clients?

Lerch Bates is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead and oversee rehabilitation projects from planning through execution. In this role, you will manage multiple projects
, provide technical recommendations
, and deliver strategic solutions to clients.

The Senior Consultant will also mentor, train, and provide technical oversight to specialists, engineers, and team members, serving as a trusted technical liaison and subject‑matter expert within the field of practice.

Lerch Bates is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving building performance for owners, designers, and occupants. With over 75 years of experience, we partner on complex and high‑profile projects, combining Building Science and Building Flow into one integrated team delivery.

• Identify opportunities to enhance service and provide upsell solutions for existing clients and projects.
• Keep clients and stakeholders proactively informed of project status, changes, and next steps.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations documenting existing conditions, defects, and recommended repairs.
• Conduct peer reviews of findings for direct reports and colleagues to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Participate in meetings with owners, developers, architects, adjusters, and other consultants, as appropriate to project size and complexity.
• Coordinate with internal designers, drafters, engineers, and consultants to prepare construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Review drawings, details, and specifications for compliance with project intent, building science principles, and scheduling requirements.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure adherence to performance standards and project intent.

• Conduct on‑site quality assurance reviews to verify construction conforms to contract documents, industry standards, manufacturer requirements, and best practices.
• Prepare thorough site visit reports.
• Provide technical guidance to field technicians and specialists, reviewing reports for consistency and accuracy.
• Assume full managerial responsibility for project scope, schedule, design, budget, quality, staff, and execution.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospects, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients and stakeholders regarding project progress, changes, and opportunities.

• Track projects for quality control, schedule adherence, and budget performance, addressing variances as needed.
• Conduct internal and client project status reviews, following standardized procedures for change orders and internal processes.
• Manage time, budgets, resources, and schedules effectively using departmental tools.
• Ensure personal utilization and the utilization of direct reports meets established goals.

• Manage direct reports as applicable, including training, mentoring, reviewing reports, managing schedules, conducting regular 1:1s, and leading 90‑day and annual performance reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline:
  Civil, Structural, Construction, Architecture.
• P.E. license required.
• 8-10 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry.
• A strong understanding of residential, commercial, or institutional building design and construction.
• Knowledge of building enclosure design principles.
• An ability to communicate complex technical information and build rapport with clients, contractors, sub‑contractors, employees, and other industry stakeholders via written and verbal reports and presentations.
• Technical competency and an ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with clients, co‑workers, and sub‑contractors.
• Excellent skills in technical writing and communication.
• Flexible, responsive, and confident multi‑tasking skills.
• An ability to work independently, handle multiple deadlines, and accommodate shifting priorities.
• An ability to lead and contribute to the team in a collaborative, interactive environment.
• A demonstrated commitment…